| Date: | 01/21/2023 |
|---|---|
| Organization: | Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office |
| Regulatory Authority: | MGL c. 30, §§ 61 through 62L |
| Official Version: | Published by the Massachusetts Register |
This is an unofficial version of Commonwealth regulations and is posted here for the convenience of the public. It is not an official statement of the regulations.
These regulations, 301 CMR 11.00, became effective as of January 21, 2023.
Note: This is an unofficial version of Commonwealth regulations and is posted here for the convenience of the public. It is not an official statement of the regulations.
The MEPA Office has finalized regulatory amendments to streamline MEPA review of qualifying housing and mixed-use projects to meet the Commonwealth’s housing production goals. The amendments also provide streamlining for conceptual urban renewal plans and ecological restoration limited projects as defined in Wetlands Protection Act regulations at 310 CMR 10.00.
The final regulations were filed with the Secretary of State, and will be effective on January 30, 2026 upon publication in the Massachusetts Register.
Public comments submitted on the draft regulations may be viewed here.
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*Note: regulatory language is shown as filed with the Secretary of State’s Office and should not be used as the official text, which will be available upon publication in the Massachusetts Register on January 30.
Notice of a ENF form revision was posted in the January 23, 2026 Environmental Monitor (Public Notice section), and is available on the MEPA Forms page. A new Qualifying Housing webpage is also available as a resource.
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